1 Corinthians 2:7
But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the worlds unto our glory;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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Matthew 13:35that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying: I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.
Ephesians 1:4as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love;
Colossians 1:26the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been manifested to his saints;
1 Peter 1:11searching as to what or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them signified, when it testified beforehand the sufferings destined for Christ, and the glories that should follow;
1 Peter 5:10But the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after ye have suffered a little while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 2:7-16
Discoveries of the Gospel; Spiritual Things Spiritually Discerned. ( a. d. 57.) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear… Read the whole commentary →